Exempt building work does not require a building development permit. The owner does not have to meet minimum building standards.

Some exempt building work may require approval under the council's planning scheme. Owners are responsible for complying with the planning scheme and should make enquiries with the local council before starting any work.

Exempt building work includes:

• fixing minor attachments to a buidling such as a sun-hood no more than 1 m from the building
• repairs and maintenance to existing buildings
• the construction of playground equipment not more than 3 m high.

A full list of exempt building work can be found in schedule 2 of the Building Regulation 2006.